3-4: The War for Independence

UNIT 3: The Revolution
QUESTION 4: Can powerful nations maintain control over distant territory?

ONLINE READING & VOCABULARY:

GOALS:
- Learn how Americans won independence from England
- Consider key ideas and events such as:
- The strengths and weaknesses of the two sides
- The role of George Washington
- European supporters
- Benedict Arnold’s Treachery
- The Battles of Saratoga and Yorktown
- Understand how the Revolution and the War for Independence are different



BIG IDEA:
The War for Independence was long and difficult. Eventually with the help of the French, Washington's army was able to force the British to surrender and recognize American independence.


TOPICS:
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Strengths and Weaknesses
4:48 - Patriots, Loyalists, and Fence-Sitters
7:43 - The Home Front
10:48 - Early Battles
12:13 - The Battle of Saratoga
17:37 - Valley Forge
21:13 - Benedict Arnold
24:28 - The French Alliance
27:36 - Yorktown
29:20 - The Treaty of Paris
30:00 - Conclusion